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What do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating, costumes… astronomy? After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday! During this program you will learn the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.” We will also explore the night sky and learn what planets, constellations, and stars will be out on your Halloween evening.

Program Information

Intended Audience: Ages 10+

Runtime: Approximately 45 minutes total

Planetarium Information

Planetarium shows are free of charge.

No tickets or reservations are required, but plan to arrive early as seating is done on a first-come, first-serve basis. We do our best to open doors 30 minutes before show time.

There is no food or drink allowed in the planetarium.

Children 12 years and under should be accompanied by an adult.

The Charles W. Brown Planetarium is located on the west end of the Cooper Science Complex, located along Riverside Avenue.